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The Black-Footed Ferret which lives in the wild in North America is endangered, however, no domestic Ferrets are endangered
The domestic ferret, Mustela putorius furo, is not an endangered species. The Black-footed Ferret endemic to the Great Plains of the United States is extremely endangered. In the 1980s there where only eighteen of these ferrets left before conservation groups began breeding programs to reestablish the population. The European Mink, a relative to the ferret, is also considered endangered.
Domesticated ferret is not endangered.
Black-footed ferret is an endangered species.
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∙ 13y agothe black footed ferret is, but some scientists are raising them in captivity and releasing them back into the wild.
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Are ferrets on the endangered species list?
Black-footed ferrets are an endangered species. Domestic ferrets are not.
Is the black-footed ferret still endangered?
There are different species of ferrets - ferrets in general usually means the domestic ferret kept as pets. The Black footed ferret in North America is endangered See related question below
Is the ferret considered rare?
Domestic ferrets are not rare. Black footed ferrets are an endangered species
What makes black footed ferrets special?
Their endangered
Are the black footed ferrets considered rare?
Yes black footed ferrets are an endangered species and protected by federal law
Reason that is iportant to save the ferrets?
It is very important to save the ferrets. Black-footed ferrets are endangered and nearly extinct. A few of them are being held in captivity for breeding.
Can you own a black-footed ferret?
You cannot buy a "black footed ferret" that is in reference to an endangered species in North America. However you can buy a domestic ferret with black feet at a pet store or breeder that sells ferrets
Where do most ferrets live and not as pets?
Ferrets are not wild animals but the closest relative of the ferret is the pole cat which is in Europe. But black footed ferrets live in the west (united States) and are on the Endangered species list.
Are black footed ferrets domestic or wild?
The black-footed ferret, an endangered species, is a wild animal and not domesticated.
Would a black footed ferret make a good pet?
Black footed ferrets are endangered animals and not allowed as pets
Can all ferrets swim?
Yes, Black Footed Ferrets do swim. Black footed ferrets are the most endangered mammal in North America since 1967 and have adapted many things in their life span.
Do Black-footed ferret swim?
Yes, Black Footed Ferrets do swim. Black footed ferrets are the most endangered mammal in North America since 1967 and have adapted many things in their life span.
